Chinese premier sends condolences to Egyptian PM over terror attack

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Saturday sent a message of condolences to his Egyptian counterpart Sherif Ismail over Friday's deadly terrorist attack in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, Xinhua reports.

In his message, Li extended sincere condolences to the bereaved families and those injured in the attack. He stressed that China will join hands with Egypt to firmly oppose any forms of terrorism.

The attack on a mosque in northern Sinai Peninsula killed at least 235 people and injured over 100 others.